Adirondack Lynx

Shona Franklin #15

Franklin Pierce University
English International

Forward

Shona Franklin, one of the top players out of England in the NCAA, will make the WPSL Adirondack Lynx her home team in 2008. Franklin is currently in her sophomore year at NCAA Division 2 powerhouse Franklin Pierce University. Franklin will be joining her fellow college captain, and British player, Laura Stockdale in the quest to bring the Lynx back to the play-offs in 2008.

Throughout her youth, Shona has been training at the highest levels in the UK. She really developed as a player working with the Aston Villa Ladies FC Youth System. Having been identified early in her career, Shona has earned caps while playing for England on the U15, U17, and U19 youth national teams.

This past fall, Franklin was rehabbing from an injury and competed in 21 matches, making 12 starts for the Ravens. She was at her best in post-season as her team made it to the National Championship before losing in penalty kicks. In 2006 Franklin had a banner year helping her Pierce team to the NCAA Quarterfinals. In doing so she was rewarded as the NE 10 Conference Player of the year, First Team All-Conference, New England Region All-Conference and Second Team NSCAA All-American.

AdLynx Head Coach, PJ Motsiff sees Franklin as being a key cog in filling out his roster. "With the loss of a couple2007 players for this coming summer, I feel Shona will step in and make an immediate impact for the team. She is a spitfire to watch and will add speed to either our midfield or forward positions depending on the system of play we put together this season."

Stats

Game	Shots	Goals	Assists	Tackles	Steals	Cards	Time
New York
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Maine
Massachusetts
New England
New England
Boston
Boston
Connecticut
New York
Maine

Bio

Age:	20
Birth Date:	12/28/87
Hometown:	Leicester - England
Family :	4 Brothers, Mom- Alison, Dad- Mike
College:	Franklin Pierce
Fav Food:	Chicken!!
Resume:	England National team (U15, U 17, U19)… NE10 Rookie of the year 2006, All conference first team, All regional first team, NSCAA Div2 All American.
Fav Player:	Thierry Henry- MAGIC FEET!!!
Career Goals:	Don’t keep count.. Never enough! ha